Ohio SB219 revises laws governing oil and gas wells, including permitting, unit operations, and orphaned wells.
Ohio SB219 revises the law governing oil and gas wells, including permitting, unit operations, and orphaned wells. It mandates landowners to submit applications to plug orphaned wells and outlines procedures for unit operations of oil and gas pools. The bill also establishes procedures for landowners to discover and report orphaned wells, and it creates funds for plugging and remediating orphaned wells. Additionally, it sets requirements for insurance coverage and financial responsibility for well owners.
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